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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Puppets of Positivity: Puppetfying Our School Community!

Help me give my students puppets to turn into familiar staff and faculty in our school to create a welcoming environment.

  • $501 goal

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My Project

In the heart of our early childhood education school, we believe in the power of creativity and connection to foster a love of learning, encourage empathy, and build strong community ties. Today, we are thrilled to embark on an innovative journey. This project seeks to introduce puppets modeled after our beloved staff and faculty members to create a uniquely welcoming and engaging learning environment for our students and their families.

Research has shown that young children learn best in environments where they feel connected, understood, and valued.

Puppets have a magical way of breaking down barriers, allowing children to explore emotions, situations, and life lessons in a safe and relatable manner. By transforming our dedicated staff and faculty into friendly puppet characters, we aim to strengthen the bonds within our school community, making every child feel seen and supported.

These puppets will not only serve as engaging educational tools but also as comforting figures that mirror the familiar faces of our school family. Through life lesson videos featuring these puppets, we will address themes such as kindness, friendship, resilience, and diversity – lessons that are foundational in shaping empathetic, curious, and confident individuals. Our vision extends beyond the classroom walls. The life lesson videos, accessible to students and their families, will serve as valuable resources for at-home learning and discussion. This initiative aims to foster a stronger home-school connection, empowering parents and guardians to be active participants in their child's educational journey and personal growth.

By supporting this project, you are investing in a project that promises to enrich the educational experience of our students in the most creative and nurturing way possible. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our children, setting them on a path of lifelong learning, empathy, and joy.

Mr. Andy PS 244 - The Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

18 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
25" Susie, Peach Girl, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 2 $129.90
25" Bobby, Peach Boy, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
25" Barbara, Black Mom/Teacher, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
25" Maria, Hispanic Mom/Teacher, Full Body, Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
30" Orange Monster Puppet, Full Body Ventriloquist Style Puppet • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Rit DyeMore Liquid Dye, Racing Red • Amazon Business $4.47 1 $4.47

Materials cost

$389.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.00

Total project goal

$500.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.01

8 Donors

-$275.74

Donations toward project cost

-$237.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.36

match offer

-$220.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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